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GBV35KGJ

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

1997 · RED · DIESEL · 168,110 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-03-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-07● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 29 tests · 22 passed · 7 failed

PASS28 September 2026
168,110 mi
PASS1 October 2025
162,329 mi
  • ADVISORYunderside has surface corrosion
  • ADVISORYunderside dirty
PASS23 September 2024
156,969 mi
FAIL23 September 2024
156,969 mi
PASS3 October 2023
152,390 mi
  • ADVISORYCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS20 September 2022
145,185 mi
PASS8 October 2021
138,386 mi
PASS6 October 2020
132,540 mi
PASS7 October 2019
126,203 mi
PASS17 September 2018
118,176 mi
PASS29 August 2017
110,928 mi
PASS7 September 2016
102,970 mi
PASS16 September 2015
94,366 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL14 September 2015
94,354 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  • FAILRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS16 September 2014
94,090 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYHydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • USER ENTEREDChassis has slight corrosion
  • USER ENTEREDNail in offside rear tyre
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDN/s/f tyre perished on outer wall
  • USER ENTEREDRear exhaust corroded
  • USER ENTEREDSmall cut in o/s/r tyre tread
FAIL16 September 2014
94,090 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • ADVISORYHydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • USER ENTEREDChassis has slight corrosion
  • USER ENTEREDNail in offside rear tyre
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDN/s/f tyre perished on outer wall
  • USER ENTEREDRear exhaust corroded
  • USER ENTEREDSmall cut in o/s/r tyre tread
PASS17 September 2013
93,728 mi
FAIL17 September 2013
93,724 mi
PASS19 September 2012
93,260 mi
FAIL17 September 2012
93,258 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  • FAILFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  • FAILRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
PASS23 September 2011
92,847 mi
  • USER ENTEREDall steel brake pipes corroded.
PASS2 September 2010
92,143 mi
PASS1 February 2010
85,848 mi
  • USER ENTEREDNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
FAIL3 February 2009
73,199 mi
  • PRSFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PASS3 February 2009
73,199 mi
PASS14 February 2008
60,749 mi
PASS21 February 2007
49,805 mi
FAIL21 February 2007
49,805 mi
  • PRSRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASS20 February 2006
46,486 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LAND ROVER
Model
DEFENDER
Colour
RED
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,495 cc
Year
1997
First registered
1999-09
Tax due
2027-03-01
MOT expiry
2027-10-07
Recorded mileage
168,110 mi

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